Archives for: October 2011
Oct
27
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic -- I already feel like a celebrity.
I've been at the Punta Cana Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for less than a few hours and I already feel like I've rubbed elbows with greatness ... well, at least sort of. I walked by J… more »
Oct
25
As much as I love the book "18 Greatest Irish Golf Holes" (see my review here), I love my latest addition, "18 Greatest Scottish Golf Holes" even more. This elegant book published in 2010, but I just discovered it last week.
I've never been to Scotl… more »
Oct
20
Chi Chi Rodriguez still loves the game of golf.
I had the pleasure of sitting next to Rodriguez for dinner at the grand opening celebration of the East course at Dorado Beach in Puerto Rico. I've never seen somebody laugh and tell so many jokes. Rod… more »
Oct
19
I recently passed the "500 courses played" milestone. It gave me pause, reflecting upon all the great places I've played and all the people I've met on the first tee.
Instead of reminiscing about the best courses I've played (the lame question I get… more »
Oct
12
Evergreen Golf Club in Wisconsin a possible victim of Imprelis, DuPont's controversial herbicide
Send feedback »The beautiful pines that line many of the fairways and greens inspired the name of Evergreen Golf Club in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.
The 27-hole course just south of touristy Lake Geneva is beloved by locals as a friendly parkland track that is affordable… more »
Oct
11
I could be feeling sorry for myself right about now.
I had tickets to the ALCS game between the Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers with my family Tuesday night, but instead I'm out of town for work. While I'd love to be watching the Tigers beat up on… more »
Oct
06
The fall version of the Gaylord Golf Mecca's Customer Appreciation week, set for October 10-16, is always bittersweet.
The deals are great - free golf with affordable lodging -- but unfortunately, it signals the end of the golf season in northern Mi… more »
Oct
03
Star athletes to tee it up at the Walt Disney World Resort pro-am during the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic
Send feedback »The PGA Tour pros aren't the only stars who will tee it up at the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic, Oct. 20-23, at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla.
A new date a month earlier than last year and rock-star lineup of celebrities… more »
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